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Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface - USB, Lightning

4.4 (425 reviews)
USB-CXLRphantom powercondenser

Connect any XLR mic or instrument to your computer or mobile device with built-in DSP presets and touch panel controls.

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Overview

The Shure MVi Digital Audio Interface (MVI-DIG) is a portable recording solution designed to bring studio-caliber audio capture to virtually any device. It features a combined XLR microphone and 1/4" instrument input, allowing you to connect professional condenser or dynamic microphones as well as guitars, keyboards, and other instruments with a standard line output. When connected to a laptop or PC, the MVi supplies phantom power for condenser microphones, and its JFET Class A buffered instrument preamplifier ensures exceptional clarity and warmth for direct instrument recordings.

What sets the MVi apart from bare-bones interfaces is its onboard intelligence. Five DSP preset modes — Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, and Loud — apply professionally tuned EQ, compression, and limiter settings with a single selection, streamlining the recording process for users who want great results without deep audio engineering knowledge. The integrated touch panel provides immediate tactile control over gain levels, mute, and headphone monitoring volume directly on the unit. For deeper customization, the ShurePlus MOTIV app extends control to iOS devices, offering metering, equalization, compression adjustments, and a built-in recording editor. Connectivity is handled through USB-C, making the MVi compatible with Mac, PC, iOS, and most Android devices — a flexible solution for recording at home, on location, or on the go.

Key Features

Digital audio interface connects a professional XLR microphone or 1/4" instrument output to a computer or mobile device

5 DSP preset modes for EQ, compression, limiter settings, gain control, mute, and volume, and phantom power

5 DSP preset modes (speech, singing, flat, acoustic instrument, loud) for EQ, compression, and limiter settings

Touch panel provides control for gain, mute, and headphone volume

Manual audio settings can be adjusted via iOS devices with Lightning Connector, using the ShurePlus MOTIV app

JFET Class A buffered instrument preamplifier input for exceptional tone and clarity

Combined XLR microphone and 6.3 mm instrument input

When connected to a laptop/PC it also provides the phantom power required to operate condenser microphones

For maximum flexibility, the unit connects to any PC, Mac or iOS device with a USB-C connector, as well as most Android devices (contact our expert team for full compatibility details), giving you absolute control while on the move

ShurePlus MOTIV mobile recording app offers recording, monitoring, and control with all Shure MOTIV Digital Microphones and recording solutions; includes metering, equalization, compression, wind noise reduction, improved UI, and a new editor

Specifications

Brand
Shure
Model
MVI-DIG
Type
Digital Audio Interface
Input
Combined XLR Microphone and 1/4" (6.3mm) Instrument
Preamplifier
JFET Class A Buffered Instrument Preamplifier
DSP Preset Modes
5 (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud)
Controls
Touch Panel (Gain, Mute, Headphone Volume)
Phantom Power
Yes (when connected to laptop/PC)
Connectivity
USB-C
Device Compatibility
Mac, PC, iOS, most Android devices
App Support
ShurePlus MOTIV (iOS)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Five built-in DSP presets eliminate the need for external processing software in many recording scenarios
  • Touch panel on the device provides quick, tactile control over gain, mute, and headphone volume
  • Combined XLR and 1/4" input accommodates both microphones and instruments in a single compact unit
  • JFET Class A buffered instrument preamplifier delivers high-quality tone for direct instrument recording
  • Broad device compatibility covers Mac, PC, iOS, and most Android devices via USB-C

👎 Cons

  • Single combined input means you cannot record a microphone and instrument simultaneously
  • Phantom power is only available when connected to a laptop or PC, not when using mobile devices
  • The ShurePlus MOTIV app for advanced settings adjustment is limited to iOS devices with Lightning connectors
  • No multi-channel recording capability, limiting the MVi to single-source input sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the MVi provides phantom power when connected to a laptop or PC, which is sufficient to operate condenser microphones via the XLR input.
The five presets are Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, and Loud. Each applies optimized EQ, compression, and limiter settings for that use case.
No, the MVi has a single combined XLR/1/4" input, so you can connect one source at a time — either an XLR microphone or a 1/4" instrument cable.
The MVi connects to most Android devices via USB-C, though Shure recommends contacting their support team to confirm full compatibility with your specific device.
The MVi features a built-in touch panel on the front of the unit that controls gain, mute, and headphone volume without needing software.